American Football Game (Noun)
Meaning
A game played by two teams of 11 players on a rectangular field 100 yards long; teams try to get possession of the ball and advance it across the opponents goal line in a series of (running or passing) plays.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The crowd erupted in cheers as the home team scored a touchdown in the final minutes of the American football game.
- The quarterback's impressive throwing skills were on full display during the American football game against their longtime rivals.
- Players from both teams clashed on the field, each determined to win the American football game and take home the championship title.
- The American football game was delayed due to inclement weather, but the teams were eager to resume play as soon as possible.
- In the nail-biting American football game, the score was tied until the last second, when the opposing team kicked a field goal to win.